Perspectives on American Government: Readings in Political Development and Institutional Change

Politics USA is a lively and authoritative introduction to American politics, giving students a rich and varied resource for all aspects of their course. The book provides expert and comprehensive analysis of US politics and government, including in-depth coverage of the presidency, the Congress, the Supreme Court and American foreign policy.
This third edition of Politics USA has been thoroughly updated to include analysis of

Challenges and policies of the first Obama administration
Recent results and developments in US elections
Latest major decisions of the US Supreme Court
Contemporary American Foreign Policy
This is an ideal introduction for students of US politics as well as anyone seeking to understand any or all aspects of politics in one of the worlds most powerful and globally influential countries.